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Unithiol

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Definition: A chelating agent used as an antidote to heavy metal poisoning.  D25-26 qualif   
Pharmacological Action Antidotes; Chelating Agents 		Other names DMPS Heyl; 2,3-Dithiopropanesulfate, Sodium; 2,3-Dimercaptopropane Sulfonate, Sodium; 2,3 Dimercaptopropanesulfonic Acid; 2,3 Dimercaptopropane 1 sulfonate Sodium; 2,3 Dimercaptopropane 1 Sodium Sulfonate; 2,3 Dimercapto 1 propanesulfonic Acid; 1-Sodium Sulfonate, 2,3-Dimercaptopropane; biosyn Brand of Unithiol; Unitiol; Sodium 2,3-Dithiopropanesulfate; Sodium 2,3-Dimercaptopropane Sulfonate; Mercuval; Heyl Brand of Unithiol; Dimaval; DMPS-Heyl; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanesulfonic Acid; 2,3-Dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate Sodium; 2,3-Dimercaptopropane 1-Sodium Sulfonate; 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanesulfonic Acid
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
unithiol disulfide  115681-29-3   Unithiol/*analogs & derivatives. Drug Metab Dispos 1988;16(2):189

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